Posted 16 days ago
Senior Accountant
@ Aplin
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Aplin is recruiting a Senior Accountant for a Calgary-based accounting firm's public practice team. The role involves preparing financial statements and tax returns, managing full-cycle engagements, and supervising junior staff. The position is full-time and 100% in-office, and the posting asks for a CPA designation with 3 to 5 years of public practice experience.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review financial statements and tax returns
- Manage full-cycle accounting engagements, compilations and reviews
- Provide corporate and personal tax planning and compliance
- Supervise and mentor junior staff
- Liaise with clients on accounting and tax inquiries
Requirements summary:
- CPA designation required
- 3-5 years of public practice experience
- Knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and tax regulations
- Proficiency in accounting and tax software
- Strong problem-solving and attention to detail
- Strong communication and client service skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
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Aplin
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|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 843 |
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Aplin has partnered with a Calgary based accounting firm that is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their public practice team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a CPA-designated professional looking to take the next step in their career. The role is 100% in-office, offering a collaborative environment where you can work closely with clients and colleagues to provide high-quality accounting and advisory services.
If you meet the qualifications and are looking for a rewarding challenge, apply today!
Roles & Responsibilities
- Prepare and review financial statements, working papers, and tax returns for individuals and businesses
- Manage and execute full-cycle accounting engagements, including compilations and reviews
- Provide tax planning and compliance support for corporate and personal tax clients
- Analyze financial data and offer insights to improve client operations and tax efficiencies
- Supervise and mentor junior staff, providing guidance and reviewing their work
- Liaise with clients to address accounting and tax-related inquiries
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Assist with process improvements and workflow efficiencies within the firm
Qualifications
- CPA designation is required
- 3-5 years of experience in public practice
- Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and tax regulations
- Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax filings
- Proficiency in accounting and tax software
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.
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